Sutter County Power Outage History
2018–2025 · California
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2024 | 95 hrs | 22,015 (52%) | Strong Wind |
| Aug 17, 2020 | 11 hrs | 16,528 (39%) | Excessive Heat |
| Dec 17, 2020 | 1 hrs | 7,598 (18%) | Drought |
| Jan 1, 2023 | 49 hrs | 5,020 (12%) | Drought |
| Apr 8, 2021 | 11 hrs | 4,986 (12%) | Drought |
Over the 8 years from 2018 to 2025, Sutter County recorded 391 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.6 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Sutter County started February 4, 2024 (Strong Wind), lasting 95 hours and leaving up to 22,015 customers without power (52% of the county) at its peak.
January has historically been the worst month for outages in Sutter County, with 49 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Sutter County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in California
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Sutter County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County | B | 65th |
| San Joaquin County | B | 65th |
| Alameda County | B | 68th |
| San Diego County | B | 61st |
| Kern County | B | 60th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Sutter County?
Between 2018 and 2025, Sutter County recorded 391 outage events, averaging 2.6 hours each.
What is Sutter County's reliability grade?
Sutter County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 64th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Sutter County?
The worst outage on record started February 4, 2024 (Strong Wind), lasting 95 hours and affecting up to 22,015 customers.